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Ferraris Imported Into Brazil

Discussion in 'Latin America' started by 134282, Jun 17, 2013.

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  1. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 3, 2002
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    Carbon McCoy
    So I just learned that Brazil alter the VINs of Euro-spec cars that are imported into Brazil, so that they can reflect a model year (most Euro-spec Ferraris don't have model year VINs). I've never heard of this type of alteration - much less seen an example. Can anyone post a picture of a Euro VIN in Brazil that's been altered to reflect a model year? I would greatly appreciate it, thank you.
     
  2. jlonmark

    jlonmark F1 Rookie

    Mar 29, 2005
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    Jay
    From what I heard, you cannot bring "used" cars into Brazil
     
  3. Caio

    Caio Karting

    Mar 17, 2012
    82
    Miami
    I'm from Brazil and we usually import cars from US.

    And no. We are not allowed to import used cars. Only brand new or with more than 30 years old.
     
  4. GRANDE GRINGO

    GRANDE GRINGO Karting

    Nov 10, 2003
    245
    PERNAMBUCO/RECIFE BR
    are there any other charges related to imports that are payable.
     
  5. merstheman

    merstheman F1 Rookie

    Apr 13, 2007
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    Mario
    Ferrari imports cars that are Euro spec, not US spec. Straight from Italy. Independent importers may bring over US spec cars with MPH on the speedos etc. But the official ones are Euro spec.

    The dealership is near my house, I may be able to take some pictures for you but only next month as I will be traveling soon. If someone here OWNS a recent Ferrari, here in Brazil, though, they may be able to help you further.

    But I wouldn't doubt what you are saying. It may be the case to comply with laws here.
     
  6. GRANDE GRINGO

    GRANDE GRINGO Karting

    Nov 10, 2003
    245
    PERNAMBUCO/RECIFE BR
    owning an exotic must motor vehicle in brazil and it has its problems ,i find it difficult to meet owners here ,its a crazy place to be.i wonder how many F.CHAT menbers in brazil own farraris,please send me a p/m
     
  7. RCV

    RCV Karting

    Jan 13, 2007
    68
    SP, Brazil
    Actually Ferrari (Via Italia) import their cars with an US Specification, but with km/h speedometer. It has always been this way since the 360.
     
  8. merstheman

    merstheman F1 Rookie

    Apr 13, 2007
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    I had different information. But I guess you're right.

    Someone with connections inside told me an interesting story the other day.

    He said at Ferrari, the best Engine blocks go to the Challenge cars, then the next best go to the Euro cars, then the next best go to the US cars, then whatever's left is sent to South America and other parts of the world.

    I'm inclined to believe him.
     
  9. LTL

    LTL Karting

    Sep 26, 2011
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    City of Angels
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    Leon
    well, eu acho pq vc ta em pernambuco.
     
  10. GRANDE GRINGO

    GRANDE GRINGO Karting

    Nov 10, 2003
    245
    PERNAMBUCO/RECIFE BR
    can you email me in my pm box
    obrigdao
    thank you kindly for your reply
     
  11. alef_henriique

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    Sep 7, 2011
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    Brazil
    you still live in Pernambuco?
    Outro Pernambucano aqui. haha
     
  12. GusRMO

    GusRMO Rookie

    May 20, 2013
    39
    Sou de curitiba,voces tem ferrari tambem? qual?
    Abraços
     
  13. alef_henrique

    alef_henrique Rookie

    Sep 27, 2013
    16
    Infelizmente ainda não. haha
    Qual a sua?
    Abraço
     
  14. MAFIOSA

    MAFIOSA Rookie

    Oct 4, 2013
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    eh ficar pernambuco
    please email ,as i will go to joa pessoa soon,would like to meet up favor
    obrigado
    send to my private email please
     

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